Stem Cell Treatment for Relapsing Polychondritis in Noblesville, IN

Relapsing polychondritis is a disorder defined by chronic inflammation of the cartilage in areas of the body. These can include the ears, nose, trachea and in all other places where cartilage tissue is found. While the cause of the disorder is unknown, it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. The disease is incredibly rare and occurs most frequently in the middle-aged.

Symptoms of Relapsing Polychondritis

Swelling and redness in the ears or nose

Inflammation and irritation of the eyes

Collapse of cartilage in the ears, nose, or trachea

Skin rashes and vascular issues

Problems in other areas of the body including the heart or kidneys (in rare cases)

Relapsing Polychondritis Diagnosis

Some procedures are used to diagnose relapsing polychondritis. Some of the most common methods are listed below:

Spirometry: Tests the strength of exhaling, gauging the severity of respiratory damage

Computed tomography (CT) Scan: Performed on the chest to search for (and gauge severity of) inflammation

Treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis

The disease is unique to all those affected by it, with symptoms ranging from mild inflammation to life-threatening in severity. Relapsing polychondritis is often treated with anti-inflammatory medication, and most people are given a corticosteroid in incrementally decreasing doses.

Because there is a degree of severity of this disease is so wide, treatment options go from small doses of medication to emergency surgery. Surgery is rarely used, often in cases of a collapsing trachea.

Stem Cell Treatment for Relapsing Polychondritis

Relapsing polychondritis is not often fatal. However, a collapsed trachea or severe heart murmurs can lead to death. Stem cell treatments are being developed for the treatment of relapsing polychondritis. Stem cells have become incredibly valuable as they can be grown to serve some functions throughout the human body.

Stem cell treatments for relapsing polychondritis have so far focused on harvesting, processing, and reintroducing stem cells to the damaged areas. Mesenchymal stem cells are the most popular for use in treating relapsing polychondritis. Stem cell treatments aim to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the disorder. Request more information about stem cell treatment for relapsing polychondritis today. Call (317) 900-4440 or contact Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery and Longevity Center online.